Science Internship Opportunities
Internships are a great way to get meaningful experiences relevant to your major or career goals. Internships are also a way to make your résumé more competitive when applying to jobs after graduation. Check out the information below to learn more about internships and jobs you can pursue while a student at FAU.
Science Internship Course – IDS 3941
The College of Science partners with the FAU Career Center to offer the (1-3 credit) Science Internship Course. Requirements for this course are as follows: must be a junior or senior in class standing and have a 3.0 GPA or above .
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please schedule an appointment through Handshake with your Science Career Liaison: Kelly Nielsen, nielsenk@fau.edu . Internships lead to jobs and career readiness. You can also meet with the Science Career Liaison to discuss additional internship course options.
How to Set Up an Appointment
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Log in and claim your account in Handshake: fau.joinhandshake.com
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Click on “Career Center” in the top right corner
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Select “Appointments” from the drop-down menu
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Click on “Schedule a New Appointment” in the blue box on the left corner
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From here follow the prompts to choose an appointment category “Boca Raton campus - College Career Advisor”
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Then, select your appointment type
Examples of Companies that Provide Internships
USDA ARS Invasive Plant Research Lab
Broward County Parks
Palm Beach Zoo
Boca Raton Children’s Museum
South Florida Water Management District
BARWIS Methods
Smithsonian Marine Station